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Dog killed by coyotes

A small dog has been attacked and killed by a group of coyotes while out with its owner outside of Squamish.

According to the Conservation Officer Service with the District of Squamish, a woman was with her three dogs Friday afternoon near the water tower in Brackendale, not far from Alice Lake, when a coyote snatched her smaller dog.

Officials say there were at least three coyotes involved in the attack, which resulted in the dog's death. 

There have been several interactions between dogs, wolves and coyotes between Alice Lake and the Brackendale Airport this summer and last.

In July 2016, coyotes injured two dogs that were off-leash along the Wonderland Trail.

In spring 2017, there were incidents of a grey wolf stalking several dogs in the area.

Aggressive coyote sightings can be reported to the Conservation Officer Service at 1 877 952 7277.

-With files from CTV Vancouver



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